Young Leaders Advisory Board

The ARA Young Leaders Advisory Board (Y-LAB) was established in 2019. Y-LAB brings together eight individuals from across the industry to harness the ideas of young talent and consider issues, projects and priorities on the ARA Board agenda. Reporting to the ARA Board to provide its position, proposals and/or advice, Y-LAB is supported by a Y-LAB Advisory Group, comprised of ARA Board members; Anna Squire, Julian Sharp, Paul Larsen and Leah Waymark.

The Young Leaders Advisory Board 2020:

Neysa Arland
Transdev Auckland

Melanie Bowden
CPB Contractors

Alexander Davies
ARTC

Jessica Ghaleb
Jacobs

Jane Gillespie
Arup

Abdul Jamal
John Holland

Liam O'Shannessy
Downer

Josh Steed
SNC Lavalin

The Young Leaders Advisory Board 2020 Reserves*:

Karthik Krishna KumarBombardier

Tahni LittlejohnTransport Canberra and City Services

*In recognition that natural career movements may create vacancies, two reserve members have been appointed for 2020.

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is the peak body for the rail sector in Australia and New Zealand. We represent more than 150 member organisations including passenger and freight operators, track owners and managers, suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and consultants. Members include listed and private rail-related companies, government agencies and franchisees.